THANK YOU!
I want to take this time to give a very special thank you to everyone who has helped me to become everything I am and will ever be.
First of all, I want to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Without him, nothing would be possible.
I also want to thank my mom and girlfriend Nichole. My mom gave birth to me and has supported me in everything since I was born. Nichole has always been a constant support and has been the most loving and devoted girlfriend possible. I love you both!
Shahin is my best friend and has always been there for me since we became friends in 1996. He's been there for me through every trial over the last 14 years. He's truly more than a friend, he's my brother.
Thanks Scott, for all you did to help me get back on the right track. We've had some of the best times playing basketball for hours, but you did so much to help me get back to my faith. My friend, you were an answer to a lot of prayers. God bless.
Gibran is also a great friend who has always been there for me. Rather it's basketball, career advice, or just life, he's always there to give advice and also listen and give me encouragement. He's been to me what Yoda was to Luke in Star Wars.
My friend Andrew has been a good friend for a few years now. Above all else he is dependable and honest. Thanks for being you, Andrew.
Marc has been another wonderful friend I grew up with in New Hampshire. Even though he moved away, I still appreciate his continued friendship today and every day.
Thank you to Jessica Spaulding, who took a few of the photos for my site. Her photos came from Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. She's also been a great friend.
Dad, thanks for being there for me even though we're 2,500 miles apart. I really wish we would have been closer when I was a kid, but I'm glad that we are now. I'm thankful that you and Vita are there for me, and I love you both.
Len and Lynne have been my bosses at Area News Group. They both gave me my first chance to be a published writer. I appreciate everything they've done both giving me that first chance and also using their time and energy to teach me how to really write. I will always be grateful to them.
My old friend Ryan was a great friend when I needed one for many years. Thanks for the memories.
Patrick O'Keefe has been there as a friend since we were kids and even after he moved away from New England. I'm very proud to say that he's my friend. His honesty and hard work in developing his online forums and communities have made him an online success. He's also helped me in coming up with ideas and strategies on how to establish my online presence.
I also want to thank all my church family for being there in support of me since I have come to New Hampshire. Truly, I can see God's light in other believers who have always made me feel welcomed and appreciated.
I also want to send out a very special thank you to the following people who've been there for me over the years: TJ, Marc, Tom, Fran, my grandparents, uncles and aunts, and Amber.
If I missed anyone, let me know and I'll be sure to get you on here!